A late try from Emilie Boulard quelled a strong second half showing from Ireland as the visitors kicked off with a win ...

Ireland fail to capitalise on a 20-minute red card for Gabrielle Vernier as France secure a 27-15 win in the opening match of ...

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Image: Emilie Boulard (second right) celebrates with her team-mates as France held off a second-half Ireland fightback in the Women's Six Nations France held off a second-half Ireland fightback to ...

Captain Amee-Leigh Costigan believes Ireland did not capitalise on Gabrielle Vernier's red card following Saturday’s 27-15 ...

Tries: Vernier, Menager, Boulard Cons: Bourgeois 3 Pens: Bourgeois 2 France began the Women's Six Nations with a 27-15 win over Ireland in Belfast despite a 20-minute red card for Gabrielle Vernier.